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1. Music Families Quiz

2. Which of the following is a member of the string family? a) Flute b) Violin c) Trumpet d) Timpani

3. Which of these instruments is part of the woodwind family? a) Clarinet b) Cello c) Trombone d) Snare drum

4. The trumpet belongs to which musical family? a) Brass b) Strings c) Woodwind d) Percussion

5. What is the main difference between a brass instrument and a woodwind instrument? a) Brass instruments are made of wood, and woodwinds are made of metal b) Brass instruments use a reed, while woodwinds do not c) Brass instruments are played by buzzing the lips, and woodwinds use a reed or just air d) Brass instruments are played with mallets, while woodwinds are not

6. Which of the following is NOT part of the percussion family? a) Drum kit b) Xylophone c) Violin d) Tambourine

7. What is the name of the smallest string instrument in the orchestra? a) Cello b) Double bass c) Violin d) Viola

8. Which of these instruments uses a mouthpiece with a reed to produce sound? a) Saxophone b) Trumpet c) Oboe d) Both a and c

9. What is the main characteristic of percussion instruments? a) They are played by plucking or bowing strings b) They are played by striking, shaking, or scraping c) They are played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece d) They are played by blowing air through a tube

10. Which of these brass instruments has the longest tubing? a) Trumpet b) Trombone c) Tuba d) French horn

11. Which of the following instruments is a member of the woodwind family, even though it is made of metal? a) Bassoon b) Flute c) Clarinet d) Saxophone

12. Which string instrument is played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum? a) Guitar b) Cello c) Viola d) Violin

13. Which percussion instrument is considered a “pitched” percussion instrument, meaning it can play different notes? a) Snare drum b) Timpani c) Cymbals d) Triangle

14. Which string instrument is typically played with a bow? a) Guitar b) Cello c) Harp d) Double bass

15. Which family of instruments includes the marimba, xylophone, and vibraphone? a) Brass b) Strings c) Percussion d) Woodwind

16. What is the main difference between a violin and a viola? a) The viola is much larger than the violin b) The violin is larger than the viola c) The violin is played with a bow, while the viola is plucked d) The viola has a higher pitch range than the violin

17. Which percussion instrument is played by being struck with a mallet and has a pitched sound? a) Bass drum b) Timpani c) Cymbals d) Triangle

18. Which of these is a woodwind instrument that does not use a reed? a) Clarinet b) Oboe c) Flute d) Bassoon

19. What is the term for the technique of playing string instruments with the fingers rather than with a bow? a) Strumming b) Pizzicato c) Vibrato d) Glissando

20. Which of these instruments is typically played by brass players using a slide to change the pitch? a) Trumpet b) Trombone c) Tuba d) French horn

21. What is the main difference between a violin and a viola? a) The viola is much larger than the violin b) The violin is larger than the viola c) The violin is played with a bow, while the viola is plucked d) The viola has a higher pitch range than the violin